Why Speaking Spanish with Family Feels Different, and How to Get Comfortable
Even if you speak Spanish at school, talking to family can feel way more intimidating. You’ve practiced in class, passed quizzes, and even spoken Spanish during a school project. But you freeze when your tío asks you a question at a family gathering or your abuela wants to chat about your week. Your confidence disappears, and suddenly, Spanish feels a lot harder than it did in front of...Read More
What to Say When You’re Not Sure What to Say – in Spanish!
You’re mid-conversation, and you blank. Use these friendly phrases to keep talking naturally. There’s nothing more frustrating than this: you’re in a Spanish conversation with a family member or friend, you’re doing okay… and then it happens. You get stuck. You freeze. Your brain stalls out, the words vanish, and you’re left smiling awkwardly while the conversation keeps going without...Read More
From Sentences to Conversations: How to Level Up Your Teen’s Spanish Fast
Your teen can build sentences, but real conversations are still tricky for them? Here’s how to unlock natural, confident speaking. If you have ever sat next to your teen during Spanish homework, you have probably smiled proudly as they formed solid sentences like “Me gusta escuchar música” or “Voy a estudiar esta noche.” It is exciting to see their hard work pay...Read More
Fun Ways to Practice Spanish with Family (Even If Everyone’s at Different Levels)
Whether your teen speaks more Spanish than Abuela—or vice versa—these activities make practice fun and natural for everyone. If you have a family where everyone speaks a little Spanish, a lot of Spanish, or somewhere in between, you probably already know the challenges. Maybe your teen can whip up full sentences from Spanish class, while Abuela prefers to stick to a cozy mix of Spanish and...Read More
15 Ways to Speak Spanish with Someone Online
So, you want to speak Spanish with someone online but don’t know where to start? Or, perhaps you’re a beginner and worried that you might not be able to hold a conversation in Spanish? I’m here to assure you and give you some insightful tips. In other words, “Keep calm and speak Spanish.” Today, we will: Discover why the best way to learn a language is by speaking itAddress some...Read More